Team Singapore’s Mikayla Yang has successfully qualified for the hoop and ball apparatus finals at the 16th Senior Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships, currently taking place at the OCBC Arena, Singapore Sports Hub, from 16 to 18 May 2025. The 17-year-old gymnast secured her spot by placing seventh in both qualification rounds, amidst strong performances from competitors across Asia.
Yang expressed her satisfaction with her performance, stating, “The support from the home crowd gave me added confidence as I stepped onto the carpet.” She aims to maintain her momentum and qualify for all four apparatus finals on Sunday. Her teammate, Thea Chew, also competed, finishing 11th in the hoop event and 20th in the ball event.
The championships, sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation and organised by the Asian Gymnastics Union and Singapore Gymnastics, feature over 150 elite athletes from 20 federations. The event serves as a qualification for the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August 2025.
In the junior category, Singapore’s Leia Yap and Lydia Lim made their continental debuts, placing 13th in hoop and 10th in ball, respectively. The championships highlight Singapore’s growing role as a regional hub for gymnastics, following the successful hosting of the 2023 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Tickets for the event are available online, with prices starting from S$30 (local currency).
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